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Mboko Lodge, Odzala | Timbuktu Travel
Odzala

Mboko Lodge

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About Mboko Lodge

Explore the wild and wonderful Congo rain-forest on river cruises and kayaking safaris.
Kamba operate three camps in the northern parts of The Republic of Congo in and around the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, and the largest camp of the three is Mboko. Twelve rooms are spread along a tributary of the stunning Lekolo River, right on the edge of the tropical forest and overlooking a lush, meadow-like savannah. Activities include game drives, explorations on foot and traditional pirogue trips, but you might not have to go far for your game viewing either with forest buffalo, elephant and hyena regular visitors to the camp. This is also a place for breath-taking views, spectacular star-gazing and simply enjoying all the mesmerising rainforest has to offer.
Odzala , Republic of the Congo
From $1.7K per person/per night
Safari
12 Rooms
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The property

The lounge, dining room and bar sit in the middle of a large grassy clearing. Elevated and open-sided, the thatched area has 360 degree views of the forest, plains and river from plenty of plush couches and padded bench seats. To one side, there's a lovely bar area with a stylish wooden counter top, and on the other is the dining room, where home-cooked fare is served for lunch and dinner. There's another spot down by the river with a bar and a few chairs that's perfect for an evening drink, and the wooden viewing deck hosts an impressive brass fire pit at its centre.

The rooms

The twelve rooms are perched on the riverbank, and include two family suites that can sleep four. From the outside, the rustic canvas and timber tents don't look like much, but inside they're comfortable and feel perfectly cosy and welcoming. All have double beds at the centre of the room, draped with large white mosquito nets, and a wooden desk and chair at the front. Ensuite bathrooms are at the back, while the verandah looks out onto the river.

Activities

Game drives from Mboko explore the surrounding savannah areas and are top-notch for spotting forest elephant and buffalo by day, and hyena, aardvark and serval by night. Forest elephants, forest buffalo, snouted crocodiles and harnessed bushbuck are just some of the species you're likely to see here, and nowhere else. Take to the water and drift down the river in a traditional pirogue or kayak, or lace up your walking boots and navigate the bais and shallow streams on foot in search of putty-nosed monkeys. All activities can be combined to make the most of all the forest has to offer.
Why we love it

Why we love it

The multitude of habitats that await your exploration (wild rivers, dense rain-forest, marshy bais) and multitude of ways to do it!
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Mountain biking between Mboko and sister Lango Camp is available on request if you’re feeling especially fit and active!
Something to think about

Something to think about

All the camps in Odzala have a minimum stay of 4, 7, 10 or 11 nights due to restricted flight times and schedules, and the days of departure and return are limited.
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How to book Mboko Lodge

How do I book Mboko Lodge?

Mboko Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Republic of the Congo trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Republic of the Congo trips featuring Mboko Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Republic of the Congo specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Mboko Lodge?

Stays at Mboko Lodge start from around $1.7K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Mboko Lodge

Republic of the Congo

Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Boat, walk and trek with lowland gorilla in this luxuriant rainforest of astounding biodiversity.